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Roman Temple of Hercules
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Temple of Hercules is a historic site in the Amman Citadel in Amman, Jordan. It is thought to be the most significant Roman structure in the Amman Citadel. According to an inscription the temple was built when Geminius Marcianus was governor of the Province of Arabia, in the same period as the Roman Theater in Amman.
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K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St. 146, Amman, Jordan
Hercules' Hand
Museum St 132, Amman, Jordan
Umayyad Palace
XW4M+5MC, Amman, Jordan
The Hashemite Plaza
Al-Hashemi St. 97, Amman, Jordan
Byzantine Church
XW3P+R32, Amman, Jordan
Ayyubid Medieval Watchtower
XW3P+93J, Amman, Jordan
Grand Husseini Mosque
K. Talal St. 1, Amman, Jordan
Roman Theater
Taha Al-Hashemi St., Amman, Jordan
Signs of Amman Museum
وسط البلد عمان, Jordan
The Duke's Diwan
XW2M+Q93، ش. الملك فيصل, Amman, Jordan
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AlQuds Restaurant
Complex No 8, King Al Hussein St 8, Amman, Jordan
Hashem Restaurant
King Faisal Street Amman, ʿAmman, Jordan
Rouhi AlAqili Restaurant
MadhhAr-Reslan St., Amman, Jordan
Faisal Cafe - Restaurant
King Faisal Street, Amman 11118, Jordan
Shahrazad Restaurant
K. Faysal Sq., Amman, Jordan
Ajwa'a Restaurant
KING FASAL STREET, Amman, Jordan
Sara Sea Food
King Faisal Street, Amman, Jordan
Zajal Restaurant
Complex No 11, Prince Muhammad St 11, Amman, Jordan
Ezwetti Initiative
XW3J+4PF, Amman, Jordan
Sakeyat Addaraweesh
Amman, Jordan
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The Castle Star Hotel
Hashem Al-Kheir St. 5, Amman 11110, Jordan
Farah Hotel
XW3M+56J Down town cinema on Alhussein St, behind Arab Bank, Amman, Jordan
The Amman Pasha Hotel
Al-Shabsough St., Amman, Jordan
The Cabin Hostel
Amman, Jordan
The Art Hotel
30 King Faysal Street Downtown, Amman, Jordan
Jordan Tower Hotel
Al-Hashemi St. 48, Amman, Jordan
Hamoudah Hotel
Amman, Jordan
Arab tower hotel
Al-Hashemi St., Amman 11118, Jordan
Mamaia Hotel
XW2M+R59, Amman, Jordan
Mansour Hotel
Down Town, King Faisal Street, Amman, Jordan
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Roman Temple of Hercules

Museum St 132, Amman, Jordan
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Temple of Hercules is a historic site in the Amman Citadel in Amman, Jordan. It is thought to be the most significant Roman structure in the Amman Citadel. According to an inscription the temple was built when Geminius Marcianus was governor of the Province of Arabia, in the same period as the Roman Theater in Amman.

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attractions: Amman Citadel, Hercules' Hand, Umayyad Palace, The Hashemite Plaza, Byzantine Church, Ayyubid Medieval Watchtower, Grand Husseini Mosque, Roman Theater, Signs of Amman Museum, The Duke's Diwan, restaurants: AlQuds Restaurant, Hashem Restaurant, Rouhi AlAqili Restaurant, Faisal Cafe - Restaurant, Shahrazad Restaurant, Ajwa'a Restaurant, Sara Sea Food, Zajal Restaurant, Ezwetti Initiative, Sakeyat Addaraweesh
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Nearby attractions of Roman Temple of Hercules

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Umayyad Palace

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The Hashemite Plaza

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AlQuds Restaurant

Hashem Restaurant

Rouhi AlAqili Restaurant

Faisal Cafe - Restaurant

Shahrazad Restaurant

Ajwa'a Restaurant

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Reviews of Roman Temple of Hercules

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3y

A wonderful historical place, very interesting to see When you enter the place, you feel as if you have crossed the gate of time and returned to the second century AD to witness life in that time in all its details, as if you lived with them moment by moment. Visiting this archaeological landmark is a wonderful thing that gives you an indescribable feeling and pleasure. You have to visit the place as soon as possible. The experience is very exciting and irreplaceable. This place is located within a large archaeological site called the Amman Citadel, a place full of rare and wonderful Roman antiquities. You need to visit it several times and spend several days there to be able to enjoy watching as much as possible of what your eye can fall on there from the most prominent civilizations of the past that passed from there And every time you go to that place you will see something new and discover new things Preliminary excavations of the stoning, which were carried out at different times in the last two centuries, date the tower to the early Roman occupation of the area. However, its constructive prowess was considered inferior to Roman roads and building standards and materials, which were not comparable to the monuments and structures found at ancient Gerasa (Jerash) or at Jadara (Umm Qais) or other Roman sites found throughout the country.

Other experts held that these towers and buildings were designed to protect fertile farmland and harvest from hordes of nomads and thieves, as well as to store grain.

A third school of thought believes that watchtowers evolved over time, originally created for defensive purposes and later, converted into agricultural watchmen...

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If you're ever in Amman, make sure the Temple of Hercules is on your list. It's honestly one of those places that makes you stop and just feel. The history, the view, the silence—it’s all there. Tucked away at the Amman Citadel, the temple is ancient and beautiful in that raw, powerful kind of way. Massive Roman columns still standing tall, pieces of what was once a huge statue of Hercules (there’s this giant stone hand that’s just… wow), and ruins that hold so much untold history. But what really stayed with me was the view. Standing there, overlooking the whole city—it’s calm, peaceful, and gives you this deep sense of connection. I’d definitely recommend going around sunset. The golden light over the ruins is something else. Little tips: • Go in comfy shoes—the terrain’s uneven but totally worth it • Bring water and take your time • If you like quiet moments, go early or just before closing It’s not flashy or overdone. It’s simple, grounding, and powerful. One of those places you carry with you long after...

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6y

معبد او هيكل هرقل هو من الاثار البارزة والباقية حتى الان في جبل القلعة في عمان وذلك منذ حوالي 2000 عام حيث بناه الرومان على بقايا معبد عموني قديم وفي الحقيقة ، فان هرقل او كما يسميه الغرب هيروكوليس هو من اشهر الابطال الخرافيين في الاساطير اليونانية والرومانية ، فقد كانت شجاعته خارقة وقوته جبارة وكانت هيرا زوجة ابيه تكرهه كرها عميقا فقد ارسلت اليه بعد مولده في السرير ثعبانين ليلدغاه ويموت لكن الطفل الصغير هرقل خنقهما ، فلما كبر تزوج وانجب اولادا لكن هيرا عملت له سحرا فأصابته بالجنون فقتل زوجته واولاده فلما ثاب الى رشده اراد ان يكفر عن جرمه ويطهر نفسه فذهب الى قصر الملك بوروشيس فكلفه الملك بالقيام بـ 12 عملا معجزا وخارقا ، فلما انجز تلك المعجزات اصبح حرا طليقا واشترك البطل هرقل في مغامرات عدة كرحلة السفينة ارجو وأنهى البطل حياته عندما ادرك ان زوجته الجديدة سممته.

وبعد موته صعد الى قمة جبل الاوليمبوس المقدسة وهناك تزوج هيبا آلهة الشباب الدائم وكانت عبادة هرقل الحقيقي فهناك في التاريخ اسم معروف وهو هرقل ملك الروم وهو امبراطور بيزنطي عاش في الفترة ما بين 610 641 - ميلادي حيث عرف عهده بالحروب الكثيرة والتطورات الجذرية في الشرق حيث تقدم الفرس واحتلوا انطاكية والقدس ومصر واقترب غيرهم من القسطنطينية فنظم جيوشا ردهم ورد الفرس وعندها بدأ الفتح العربي الاسلامي فانكسرت جيوش هرقل وخسرت الامبراطورية البيزنطية كلا من سورية وفلسطين وبلاد ما بين النهرين ومصر.

وعن هيكل او معبد هرقل في جبل القلعة في عمان فقد جاء في المراجع والكتب التاريخية ان هذا الهيكل الروماني اقيم قديما في الناحية الجنوبية من الجبل وعرف باسم هرقل وكان هناك تمثال ضخم لهرقل ينتصب الى جانب الهيكل وفي اثناء الحفريات ربما في الخمسينات من القرن الماضي تم العثور على قطعتين من المرمر من هذا التمثال الذي كان يبلغ ارتفاعه حوالي 30 قدما،، اما الهيكل فقد كان يماثل الهياكل الاخرى من طرازه مثل معبد ارتيمس في جرش ومعابد اخرى في سورية ..الخ. هذا ويعتقد الاثاريون ان سلالم "ادراجا" كانت تصل ما بين هذا الهيكل - هيكل هرقل - ومركز المدينة فيلادلفيا (عمان) في الوادي - الساحة الهاشمية مثلا. وكان الهيكل بطول 52 مترا وبعرض 22 مترا وكانت اروقته الخارجية تقوم على صفين من الاعمدة يبلغ ارتفاع كل عمود منها 9 امتار ويبلغ قطر العمود الواحد منها 1,5 متر ، وفوق الاعمدة تيجان من الطراز الكورنيثي وتربط بين الاعمدة عتبات عليا طول الواحدة منها 7 امتار اما هذه الايام فلم يبق من هذا البناء الضخم والفخم الا القليل ومع ذلك يظل هيكل هرقل مشهدا رائعا ومزارا للسياح من جميع دول العالم ومكانا لاقامة حفلات السهر الموسيقية بين فترة واخرى من ليالي صيف عمان.

ويظل معبد هرقل شاهدا على بصمات حكم الامبراطور الفيلسوف ماركوس اوريليوس الذي بني هذا المعبد في عهده في الفترة ما بين 180 161 -...

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Details below: 1. Visit the citadel, including Hercules’ temple and the Byzantine church 2. Lunch with a view is called Dar Ne’meh, is run by women! 3. Colourful stairs are located all around the city, particularly old town! 4. Eat like a king at Hashem 5. Visit the famous blue mosque, King Abdullah I mosque 6. See the Roman theatre 7. Visit the local art galleries 8. Watch the sunset go down from a rooftop bar and cafe, there are plenty all over old city or on rainbow street. #jordania #visitjordan #mytravel #jordanian #lovejo #traveljordan #discoverjordan #livelovejordan #shareyourjordan #journeysofgirlsflatlay #neverstoptravelling #wanderlusttribe #traveltherenext #lifewelltraveled #welivetotravel #travelgirls #thattravelblog #beautifulexplorers #travelingislife #ammanjordan🇯🇴 #ammanjo #ammanjordan #middleeast #amman #travelinspiration #travelbloggers #openmyworld #travelblogging #youmustsee #travelinspo Amman . Jordan . Travel . Inspo . Holiday .
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The Amman Citadel, located in the heart of modern-day Amman, is an impressive site that helps tell the story of this region’s layered heritage. It is also the site of one of ACOR’s most impactful undertakings to date: the excavation and partial restoration of the Great Temple of Amman, also known as the Temple of Hercules. 📌How to Visit the Amman Citadel Entrance to the Amman Citadel is 2JD (2.82 USD) or free with the Jordan Pass. It is open from 8 am until 7 pm on Saturdays to Thursdays between April and September and until 4 pm between October and March. The Citadel is only open from 10 am until 4 pm on Fridays throughout the year. Visitors can walk up to the citadel but should be aware that there are a lot of steps. #visitjordan🇯🇴#jordan#visitjordan#amman#reelstrendingaudio#reeledit#photovideo#reelviral#instareels#reelvideos#trendingreels#reeltutorial#tutorialvideos#reelsideas#lovestory#taylorswift#couplesgoals#couplestravel#beautifuldestinations#wonderful_places #creativecouple #jordania #wonderlost
Nadiya KhanNadiya Khan
If you're ever in Amman, make sure the Temple of Hercules is on your list. It's honestly one of those places that makes you stop and just feel. The history, the view, the silence—it’s all there. Tucked away at the Amman Citadel, the temple is ancient and beautiful in that raw, powerful kind of way. Massive Roman columns still standing tall, pieces of what was once a huge statue of Hercules (there’s this giant stone hand that’s just… wow), and ruins that hold so much untold history. But what really stayed with me was the view. Standing there, overlooking the whole city—it’s calm, peaceful, and gives you this deep sense of connection. I’d definitely recommend going around sunset. The golden light over the ruins is something else. Little tips: • Go in comfy shoes—the terrain’s uneven but totally worth it • Bring water and take your time • If you like quiet moments, go early or just before closing It’s not flashy or overdone. It’s simple, grounding, and powerful. One of those places you carry with you long after you’ve left.
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Details below: 1. Visit the citadel, including Hercules’ temple and the Byzantine church 2. Lunch with a view is called Dar Ne’meh, is run by women! 3. Colourful stairs are located all around the city, particularly old town! 4. Eat like a king at Hashem 5. Visit the famous blue mosque, King Abdullah I mosque 6. See the Roman theatre 7. Visit the local art galleries 8. Watch the sunset go down from a rooftop bar and cafe, there are plenty all over old city or on rainbow street. #jordania #visitjordan #mytravel #jordanian #lovejo #traveljordan #discoverjordan #livelovejordan #shareyourjordan #journeysofgirlsflatlay #neverstoptravelling #wanderlusttribe #traveltherenext #lifewelltraveled #welivetotravel #travelgirls #thattravelblog #beautifulexplorers #travelingislife #ammanjordan🇯🇴 #ammanjo #ammanjordan #middleeast #amman #travelinspiration #travelbloggers #openmyworld #travelblogging #youmustsee #travelinspo Amman . Jordan . Travel . Inspo . Holiday .
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The Amman Citadel, located in the heart of modern-day Amman, is an impressive site that helps tell the story of this region’s layered heritage. It is also the site of one of ACOR’s most impactful undertakings to date: the excavation and partial restoration of the Great Temple of Amman, also known as the Temple of Hercules. 📌How to Visit the Amman Citadel Entrance to the Amman Citadel is 2JD (2.82 USD) or free with the Jordan Pass. It is open from 8 am until 7 pm on Saturdays to Thursdays between April and September and until 4 pm between October and March. The Citadel is only open from 10 am until 4 pm on Fridays throughout the year. Visitors can walk up to the citadel but should be aware that there are a lot of steps. #visitjordan🇯🇴#jordan#visitjordan#amman#reelstrendingaudio#reeledit#photovideo#reelviral#instareels#reelvideos#trendingreels#reeltutorial#tutorialvideos#reelsideas#lovestory#taylorswift#couplesgoals#couplestravel#beautifuldestinations#wonderful_places #creativecouple #jordania #wonderlost
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If you're ever in Amman, make sure the Temple of Hercules is on your list. It's honestly one of those places that makes you stop and just feel. The history, the view, the silence—it’s all there. Tucked away at the Amman Citadel, the temple is ancient and beautiful in that raw, powerful kind of way. Massive Roman columns still standing tall, pieces of what was once a huge statue of Hercules (there’s this giant stone hand that’s just… wow), and ruins that hold so much untold history. But what really stayed with me was the view. Standing there, overlooking the whole city—it’s calm, peaceful, and gives you this deep sense of connection. I’d definitely recommend going around sunset. The golden light over the ruins is something else. Little tips: • Go in comfy shoes—the terrain’s uneven but totally worth it • Bring water and take your time • If you like quiet moments, go early or just before closing It’s not flashy or overdone. It’s simple, grounding, and powerful. One of those places you carry with you long after you’ve left.
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